Spokane Produce

May 21, 2025

Market News

The California cherry crop estimate has been lowered to
approximately 4.6 million cartons, down from the 7-8 million
projections to begin the season. Rain during the bloom has caused
extensive damage to the fruit lowering yields. The lighter crop will
support demand until the Washington cherry crop begins in early
June.
The Washington crop estimate came in at approximately 21-22
million cartons up 2 million from last year’s harvest. Growers report
an even bloom and excellent growing conditions across the various
growing regions. This will translate into good supplies and quality
with production into early August. With lighter production in
California there looks to be little overlap in supplies as Washington
begins volume production around mid-June.
Domestic melon production has begun in the Southwestern desert
regions as the offshore season comes to an end with questionable
quality. Mexican supplies are light as production transitions to the
north. Domestic production will increase weekly as the weather
warms with stable volumes expected by June. Sizing is primarily 9s
and 12s with no jumbos on this early fruit with brix reported in 12-
13% range. Production from the main “Westside” growing region of
the San Joaquin Valley is slated to begin in early July.

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